Sean Connery filmmaking programme welcomes 2024 cohort

A key part of the scheme is the chance for making new connections.

Lewis Michie

A new Edinburgh-based development programme for Scottish filmmakers, in honour of the legendary Sir Sean Connery, could help spark the careers of dozens of writers, producers and cinematographers.

That’s the hope from the talent lab which has officially welcomed its cohort for 2024.

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